EVS - Housekeeper - Twentynine Palms / China Lake

Job Title: Housekeeper

Location: MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA / NAWS China Lake, CA

Job Type: Part-Time

Schedule: Varies by site operational needs; may include weekends and holidays

General Summary:

Performs routine cleaning and housekeeping duties in assigned facilities, including barracks, offices, common areas, and other government spaces, to maintain a clean, sanitary, and orderly environment in accordance with contract standards and applicable safety requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, buffs, and vacuums floors and carpeted areas.
• Dusts and wipes down furniture, fixtures, windowsills, and other surfaces.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, including toilets, sinks, mirrors, and fixtures, and restocks supplies.
• Empties trash and recycling receptacles and replaces liners.
• Cleans windows, glass partitions, and mirrors as assigned.
• Makes beds, changes linens, and performs light laundry duties where applicable.
• Reports maintenance issues, safety hazards, or supply shortages to the supervisor.
• Follows established procedures for the use, storage, and disposal of cleaning chemicals and materials.
• Maintains cleaning equipment and carts in good working order.
• Performs other housekeeping duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; not required.
• Prior housekeeping, janitorial, or custodial experience preferred but not required; on-the-job training provided.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions from a supervisor or lead.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and safe handling of cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift up to 25-35 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, and stand for extended periods.
• Frequent walking and repetitive motion tasks (mopping, wiping, vacuuming).
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, dust, and varying indoor temperatures; appropriate PPE will be provided.
• Work is performed primarily indoors at government facilities on a military installation.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Employees must be able to obtain and maintain any base/installation access credentials required by the location.

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

California-Specific Provisions:

• Pay Scale: $17.79 per hour, disclosed in accordance with California Labor Code § 432.3 (SB 1162).
• Wage Order: This position is classified under California Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Order 5 (Public Housekeeping Industry).
• Meal and Rest Periods: Employees are provided a duty-free meal period of at least 30 minutes for shifts over 5 hours (a second meal period applies for shifts over 10 hours), and a paid 10-minute rest break for every 4 hours worked (or major fraction thereof), in accordance with California Labor Code § 512 and the applicable IWC Wage Order.
• Paid Sick Leave: Employees accrue paid sick leave in accordance with California's Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act, at a minimum of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with a minimum usage cap of 40 hours (5 days) per year, in addition to any sick leave required under the Service Contract Act / Executive Order 13706, whichever is greater.
• Heat Illness Prevention: For work involving indoor or outdoor heat exposure, the Company complies with Cal/OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention standards (8 CCR § 3395 and § 3396), including access to water, shade or cooling areas, and rest breaks as needed to prevent heat illness.
• Workers' Compensation: Employees are covered by workers' compensation insurance in accordance with California Labor Code requirements. Report any work-related injury or illness to your supervisor immediately.
• Notice to Employee: Upon hire, employees will receive all California-required new hire notices, including the Wage Theft Prevention Act notice (Labor Code § 2810.5), sexual harassment prevention information, and applicable Wage Order postings.
• Sexual Harassment Prevention Training: Non-supervisory employees will complete at least 1 hour of sexual harassment prevention training, and supervisors at least 2 hours, within the timeframes required under California Government Code § 12950.1.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)